Boxes on a low loader in the middle of an aisle in a warehouse with shelves either side stacked with boxes
Blog

What is a just-in-case inventory management strategy?

In the early 1980s, just-in-time supply chain management emerged as a way for businesses to reduce stock levels and hold...

Ein roter Hintergrund mit Holzblöcken, die mit A, B und C gekennzeichnet sind. Das A ist in Rot mit einem roten Rand, das B ist in Gelb mit einem gelben Rand und das C ist in Blau mit einem blauen Rand ABC-Analyse ABC XYZ
Blog

An explanation of ABC XYZ inventory analysis and why it adds value

In previous posts, we’ve discussed the benefits of ABC classification models and how to use them to improve inventory control...

A variety of colourful shipping containers stacked in a shipping yard five high and at different heights with blue sky and white clouds
Blog

Managing inventory during shipping container shortages

The effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains have been far-reaching. In particular, the shipping industry has been hit due...

Blog

Metamark looks to EazyStock to streamline inventory processes

Birmingham, United Kingdom, January 27, 2022 – Metamark has chosen EazyStock in a major move to improve their inventory management...

A wooden dice with a plus sign on one side and minus sign on the adjacent side on a wooden table next to a light blue wall what are the fundamental differences between jut-in-time and just-in-case stock control
Blog

Just-in-time vs Just-in-case stock control – a guide

JIT v JIC stock management For years companies have operated a just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model, only ordering stock items...

Arms of a woman wearing a yellow jumper holding a gold credit card buying something using her phone while a man in a blue/grey jumper sits next to her and has his hand resting on the one that's holding the phone. There's an iPad on a dark wooden table in front of them how to optimise inventory management for ecommerce
Blog

How to improve eCommerce inventory management

Better inventory management for ecommerce businesses Since the coronavirus pandemic, the growth in ecommerce sales has been phenomenal.  But if...

Black binoculars lying flat on a green background. The photo is taken from above. Demand forecasting techniques for better inventory management
Blog

8 demand forecasting techniques for better inventory management

What is demand forecasting? We can’t accurately predict the future without being able to travel through time. So, when it...

Flow of digital information. Global connection concept. Technology futuristic background. Industry 4.0 digital supply chain
Blog

Industry 4.0: the digital supply chain

Industry 4.0, also called the fourth industrial revolution, is happening right now. It’s the name given to the rapid trend...

Manual hydraulic lift in the foreground of an image of warehouse with shelving units behind slightly blurry
Blog

How to prevent stockouts: 5 top tips

The current causes of stockouts Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold, businesses across the globe have faced stock availability challenges....

Close up of an abacus with different coloured beads on each metal line - dark green light green, yellow, orange, pink and purple - on a wooden table to show how to calculate safety stock
Blog

How to calculate safety stock (the right way)

Why should I calculate and use safety stock? Determining appropriate levels of stock across a business can be very challenging....

Forklift Tractor Loading Package Boxes into Cargo Container at a warehouse
Blog

Reorder point planning: How to calculate reorder points

What is reorder point planning? Reordering point planning involves calculating when stock levels hit a point at which it’s the...

A puzzle made up of different coloured wooden pieces in different shapes put together to form a square on a blue background to show challenges in inventory planning
Blog

4 inventory management challenges to overcome for success

Any organisation that holds stock is up against a multitude of inventory management challenges. For starters, the international trading landscape...

Sign up to our newsletter!

Get EazyStock's Inventory Insights directly in your inbox

Sign up